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Shelton Capital Management (Shelton) is a boutique investment firm that helps investors pursue their financial goals through tailored investment solutions and human-centric customer service. Founded in 1985, the company provides mutual funds, ETFs, ETF-Based Portfolios, and separately managed accounts to the clients of wealth managers, retirement plans, and individual investors. As of January 31st, 2026, the firm manages more than $7 billion in assets across fixed income portfolios, U.S. equity and international equity strategies, ESG solutions, and equity income products leveraging our expertise in options. Over the decades, we’ve collected awards from established sources such as Morningstar, Lipper, Forbes Advisor, and Pension & Investments. The company continues to add key employee talent and expand their institutional expertise. Shelton is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.sheltoncap.com

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June 15, 20267 min

Fixed Income Markets in a Higher for Longer Environment

Interest rates remain one of the primary concerns for investors as Kevin Warsh has officially assumed leadership at the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). While we believe the possibility of a rate cut has diminished considerably, we are not yet expecting additional rate hikes. In our view, Warsh is likely to chair the board independently and pragmatically in an environment that would make it difficult to justify easing policy while inflation remains elevated. At the same time, we do not anticipate an aggressive tightening stance. Instead, the new Fed Chair may adopt a patient, “wait and see” approach as he evaluates incoming economic data and evolving market conditions.Read the full update: https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/fixed-income-markets-in-a-higher-for-longer-environment/

May 22, 202612 min

May Review & Outlook: Higher Food and Energy Prices Are Not Enough to Derail the U.S. Economy

In this month’s market update, Gary Stringer, Senior Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, discusses why higher food and energy prices are pressuring consumers, but may not be enough to derail the broader U.S. economy. He examines the economy’s reduced sensitivity to these costs, the role of labor supply in today’s job market, and why inflation may stabilize as shelter costs and other price pressures begin to level out.

April 27, 20266 min

The Fed Pivot: What a Policy Shift Could Mean for Markets

In this episode of Real Investment Insights, Client Portfolio Manager, Jonathan Bernstein, and Senior Portfolio Manager, Gary Stringer, discuss how a potential shift in Federal Reserve leadership could influence interest rates, balance sheet policy, and bank reserves. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on how changes in Fed policy may affect markets and the broader economy.To learn more, visit sheltoncap.com/stringer.

April 27, 20266 min

When Currency Matters: Navigating International Equity Returns

In this episode of Shelton Capital Management’s Real Investment Insights, Jonathan Bernstein, Client Portfolio Manager, is joined by Gary Stringer, Senior Portfolio Manager, to discuss how currency movements can shape international equity returns. They explain why foreign investing involves more than just stock selection, how shifts in the U.S. dollar can create tailwinds or headwinds for returns, and where currency-hedged ETFs may fit into a portfolio.To learn more, visit sheltoncap.com/stringer

April 20, 202610 min

April Review & Outlook: Beyond the Headlines, A Broader Opportunity Emerges.

In this month’s market update, Gary Stringer, Senior Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, shares our first quarter 2026 review and outlook. He discusses why recent geopolitical volatility has dominated headlines, but may be obscuring a more constructive story underneath: a broadening U.S. economic expansion, rising business investment, improving industrial activity, and new opportunities across equities and fixed income.To learn more, visit: https://www.sheltoncap.com/investment-solutions/stringer-risk-managed-strategies/Prefer to watch the video? Visit: https://youtu.be/_osKOglHRpU

April 10, 20265 min

Prosperity Engine

What is powering the U.S. economy as we move through 2026?In this episode of Real Investment Insights, Client Portfolio Manager, Jonathan Bernstein, sits down with Sr. Portfolio Manager, Gary Stringer, to discuss the role of productivity, capital investment, onshoring, AI, and infrastructure in shaping the economic backdrop.Watch now to hear their perspective on what businesses are investing in, why productivity trends matter, and what these developments could mean for markets and the economy.For more information, visit sheltoncap.com, contact Shelton Capital Management at (800) 955-9988 or info@sheltoncap.com.Prefer to watch the video? Click here: https://youtu.be/SR00cT9oQyg

April 10, 202610 min

Rotation, Not Recession: A Broadening Market Emerges

» Market Rotation: Volatility seems the most concentrated in software businesses, while market leadership is broadening toward other sectors.» Economic Resilience: Ending 2025 with 4% growth, the economy remains strong and supported by U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, unlike the 2000’s Tech Bubble.» Private Sector Strength: Core economic health remains steady and quietly strong when excluding volatile trade data.» CapEx Growth: Rising corporate investment in property and equipment points toward sustained productivity and industrial gains in the coming years.» Labor Stability: After hitting a floor in late 2025, we expect jobs growth to stabilize around 100,000 per month, which approximates the labor force growth.

March 29, 20269 min

Resilient By Design: Why the U.S. Economy Keeps Surprising

Look past the headlines• Today’s backdrop is dominated by geopolitical tension, shifting central bank leadership, and lingering inflation concerns.• For disciplined investors, the focus is on the structural drivers beneath the noise, and the U.S. economy continues to show diversified resilience despite elevated uncertainty.The labor market looks flat, but the details matter• Net new job growth has been close to zero since August 2024, yet the unemployment rate has remained remarkably steady.• The apparent disconnect is explained by a simultaneous cooling in labor force growth, which has moved in the same direction as job growth.Productivity is the more important story• With much of the federal government downsizing likely behind us, employment gains may be modest from here.• The bigger story is worker efficiency, as productivity can help support growth while moderating inflation pressures.Read the full commentary: https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-content-hub/rotation-not-recession-a-broadening-market-emerges/AND Visit: http://sheltoncap.com/stringer to explore our approach.